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PUBLIC SECTOR & PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Head of Department

Lead strategic initiatives and manage departmental performance metrics to align goals with business objectives in the commerce and distribution sector.

70 000 – 180 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree or higher
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Several years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
Several years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Possible
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
70 000 – 90 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
90 000 – 120 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
120 000 – 180 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is often through promotion from middle management or external recruitment of experienced professionals.

Leadership experience and proven management skills are essential.

Training — United States

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business or related fields, with many holding advanced degrees such as MBAs.

Professional certifications in management can be advantageous.

The job market — United States

Heads of Department are employed across various sectors including technology, healthcare, and finance.

Demand is steady with a preference for candidates with strategic and leadership capabilities.

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How to become a Head of Department?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Business Administration, Management and Operations
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Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix
Bachelor's
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Northwestern UniversityEvanston
Master's
Finance and Financial Management Services
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Finance and Financial Management Services
American College of Financial ServicesKing of Prussia
Certificate
Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Commerce, General
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington
Bachelor's
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Valencia CollegeOrlando
Certificate
Public Administration
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Public Administration
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington
Bachelor's

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